I spent
my morning on the other end of Newark-Granville Road...Katie and Ken Richards
and their family hosted an amazing breakfast so we could cheer and welcome the
Pelotonia Riders into Granville. Their purpose was to raise funds, awareness
and share their amazing location and energy in their own effort to join the
cause of Pelotonia- END CANCER- One Goal. Of course life on Newark-Granville
Road is always filled with lessons along the way and today many many surfaced.
Here
are just a few:
1. We live in an amazing community- Granville, Ohio! http://www.granville.oh.us/history_of_granville/
Here is our history which explains some of our awesomeness.....it is in our
roots. I encourage you to explore this more, learn about our history- the
native Americans were awesome people in this area- their use of natural
resources, their peaceful trade existence...very wise people when you
understand the mounds...I have much to learn on this topic myself but I respect
it. And I know to give credit to those intentional settlers as well who
came from the East with great value of education, reading, sharing (library was
part of original start-up in 1805)......this community can do so much right.
Welcoming
and having Pelotonia come through our village was so right. It wasn't perfect
but soooo many people made it right and it was incredible to see and experience
and be part of the supporting role for these riders and teams and volunteers. I
did see downtown in the early afternoon and am grateful for all involved
there....the farmers market folks staying open late, Nathan and Nicole Arnold
for their Team Granville tent with cool items for sale- LOVE my cowbell, St.
Luke's- Nicolas Havil's bell ringing made me so happy.....up close and far
away...the green flags, the banners, Team Spokesman at Hugh Price's
place.....and so much more I didn't see but could feel....the energy was
amazing, amazing!
2. Some things are meant to be and Timing is
everything.....how did we get so lucky for our friend Steve Callison to see us
in the green convertible and call out to us as he entered Granville on his 180
MILE!!! journey with Pelatonia. Amazing- we were ready to leave....3 hours was
enough for the kids....but before we left there was Steve. He has
been an inspiration and friend to us for some time, for many reasons....I can't
express to you how right it was to see him on Newark-Granville Road (Broadway
extended) this morning..
3. Right Place....Right time....I wasn't quite sure
where we should cheer on the riders today...many options and thoughts. I
am so grateful I was where I was at soooo many points today. As mentioned
above being with Ken and Katie was awesome. Cancer is too close to their
lives and amazing things are happening with research in their lives (all our
lives) I love their action today and am grateful. It was incredible to be there
to cheer and see these riders- we couldn't stop. I don't think we planned
to spend the whole morning there- duty called. I couldn't even leave to get
coffee, didn't want to miss one rider, I wanted to say thanks, wahooo, they all
looked amazing, there was an energy that was life giving literally and
figuritvely and it was beautiful.
And it wasn't just beauty in the riders...all
of us there that gathered together. I enjoyed being with each person so very
much. The stories we shared were inspiring. Cancer research is prolonging
lives, giving opportunities and is teaching and preparing the way for THE CURE!
Pelatonia's energy joined us together.
4. Many roles to play......embrace
and understand that. Today I loved being a cheerleader. I'm back to
bookclub on Monday...Shakespeare's words we dusted off.....
All the world's
a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have
their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many
parts.... From As You Like It
There were many parts played
today by many....riders, volunteers, cheerleaders, hosts, heroes, supporters,
funders, donors, those crying, those showing strength, many many working and it
all works. Some roles are harder for others...we all take our turns doing
various things at various times... Much much work and effort happened days,
weeks, months and years prior. Efforts just like in Granville happening
in communities- physical towns, work communities- yay Cardinal Health, the
great stories with Limited Brands bringing in folks and duck races leading
up....and communities of friends and family....I'm grateful for all the
beautiful people and energy I picked up today....I walked home from town and it
will be a walk that stays with me. I carried the energy from the other
end of Newark-Granville Road and added it to many lovely conversations and
interactions I had along the way......I'm so grateful for the lessons life on
Newark-Granville gives me over and over again....and how many blessings I have.
5.
It is a beautiful day in my life on Newark-Granville Road....I can hear the U2
song...
http://www.metrolyrics.com/beautiful-day-lyrics-u2.html and
it is quite fitting...enjoy!
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